Calcium

Dietary Reference Intakes for calcium, aimed at Canadians and Americans, were published in 2010 by the Institute of Medicine. Those recommendations were established to promote calcium balance and good bone health in the majority of the population.

Institute of Medicine's New DRIs for Calcium and Vitamin D

Following a comprehensive review of the scientific literature, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued new recommendations for intakes of calcium and vitamin D based on their key role in skeletal health, consistent with a cause-and-effect...

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Spotlight on Calcium and Vitamin D: New Recommendations

Vitamin D and calcium are well-known key nutrients for bone health. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for these nutrients set by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 1997 were reviewed in November 2010 as a result of the consensus that there was enough new relevant research to merit a...
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Calcium Requirements

In 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published new Dietary References Intakes for calcium. These recommendations are based on an analysis of more than 1000 studies and reports and were established to allow the majority of people to achieve and maintain good bone health.
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Calcium and Bioavailability

Bioavailability is simply the amount of a nutrient the body absorbs and uses from a food.
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Calcium and Vitamin D: Improved Lipids

A study performed on women-one group that received calcium and vitamin D supplements and one that did not - has provided new data on the correlations between calcium and weight loss. The study showed that calcium and vitamin D supplementation has a beneficial effect on blood lipids and lipoproteins in obese or overweight women.
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Bioavailability of Calcium in Soy Beverages

Health professionals are increasingly aware of the importance of mineral bioavailability in the foods we eat. Calcium is of particular importance, as it represents one of the most under-consumed nutrients in North America. Because of the current popularity of calcium, many...
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Institute of Medicine's New DRIs for Calcium and Vitamin D

Following a comprehensive review of the scientific literature, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued new recommendations for intakes of calcium and vitamin D based on their key role in skeletal health, consistent with a cause-and-effect relationship. Highlights:Scientific evidence...
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Calcium Supplements and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

There is evidence from meta-analyses that calcium supplements are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, dietary calcium has not been shown to impair cardiovascular...
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Milk: An Essential Source of Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 deficiency affects a large proportion of older adults, and its prevalence increases with age. Furthermore, recommended intakes may not be adequate to reach and maintain optimal vitamin...
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Milk Products and Breast Cancer

Current evidence from the literature indicates that the consumption of milk products is not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
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Milk Products Play a Key Role in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

A growing and largely consistent body of evidence, including data from several meta-analyses, demonstrates that milk products significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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The Maritime Dairy Industry Award

If you are from the Maritimes and you are studying in a field that applies to the dairy industry, you are eligible to apply for the Maritime Dairy Industry Award, which consists of two $2,000 scholarships.
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